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Thanks to all those who entered!

Nothing is really new other than it's 01/2011 but every year in January, a renewed interest in losing those extra pounds resurfaces across the board. It hits me about every nanosecond and even though it seems so easy to do, it isn't. As I embarked into this new year, I decided to kick it up a bit and put out a challenge to my family. In our group, we have all of January and February to lose weight. The winner with the greatest percentage lost, wins $100. My incentive is to win so I don't have to give away the money and of course, you know their incentive. My oldest is participating too and with her recent pregnancy, she is looking to shed those extra pounds she picked up and her approach is via Weight Watchers. One of the benefits of that program is to inclusion of Progresso Soups since they have 40 flavors with a 100 calories or less (per serving) and one serving counts as one point for WW. This diet is ideal for her since she loves soup and is an avid Progresso Soup consumer.

With the new year, Progresso is kicking it up to encourage everyone to enter the Souper You Debut contest from January 3rd until March 16th. You can also enter on Progresso's Facebook page to win a complete make over in New York City. If you have never been to NYC, you are missing out as it's such an experience to visit the city, walk, take the subway and so much more. I want to win!

Here are the details:

Three grand prize winners will be awarded a trip for two to New York City from May 20th-22nd. The prize includes roundtrip airfare, a two-night stay in an NYC hotel, a full makeover, a guided wardrobe shopping spree with a personal consultation at a New York City department store, and $1,000 in spending money.To enter, you’ll need to do the following:

Submit your essay (200 characters or less) telling Progresso why you love their soups that contain 100 calories or less, and why you deserve a chance to win a trip to NYC for a full fashion overhaul

In addition, you need to submit a photo of yourself that visually reinforces the theme of your essay

Once the 10 finalists are announced, you can visitProgresso on Facebookfrom March 30th through April 13th to vote for your favorite.Visit theFacebook pageto download acouponfor $1.00 off four (4) cans of Progresso Soup and to check out makeover videos provided byMyStyle.comand the Style Network. Be sure to also "Follow"Progresso on Twitterto keep up with the latest news from Progresso.

As part of my participation in MyBlogSpark, I received a Progresso Soup Gift Pack that included five cans of Progresso Soup (which were all delicious minus the Clam Chowder since I don't like clam chowder), a large yoga mat that rolls up and comes with a cool carrying case, a water bottle, set of aerobic bands, a carrying case for keys/wallet and wrist bands. This was a great prize pack to kick me off in my endeavor to get in shape and get healthier. I had the Light Pot Roast soup last night and it tasted so good. It wasn't salty and it was light enough to make me feel good yet didn't leave me feeling like I missed out on something. I love Progresso Soup and it's the one we buy the most.

Now, what you are also waiting for, the giveaway!

One winner will receive a VIP coupon for a free can of Progresso soup, as well as a yoga mat, water bottle, set of aerobic bands, sport headband and two sport wristbands.